Young children see the passage of time through the seasonal changes to the world around them in this charming book, illustrated with Nikki McClure’s extraordinary cut-paper art. A little boy who can’t wait for summer keeps asking his mama, Is it summer yet?” Mama says, Not yet, little one,” then points to the signs that spring is turning to summerthe softening of the earth, the nest-building of squirrels, the singing of birdsand encourages her son to savor the beauty of spring.Following the success of All in a Day, Nikki McClure once again uses her unique paper cutouts to showcase wonderful images of nature and the joys of family and the outdoors, creating a book that is both timeless and fresh. Printed on recycled paper! Praise for All in a Day New York Times bestseller Publishers Weekly bestseller [STAR] This uplifting picture book succeeds in introducing children to the perennial promise of tomorrow through lithe language and honed imagery.” Kirkus, starred review [STAR] A handsome, effective piece of bookmaking that captures the glory of a day and the possibilities it holds.” Booklist, starred review

Mama, Is It Summer Yet?

Children's Books

McClure, Nikki

Early Learning

Harry N. Abrams

Collect Raindrops celebrates the important things: the change of seasons, slowing down the world for a moment so we can actually taste it, looking up at the stars to dream. Artist Nikki McClure’s delicate images exude an optimism that revolves around community, sustenance, parenting, and appreciating both the urban and rural landscape through a visual language that is uniquely her own. Armed with an X-acto knife, McClure painstakingly cuts out her images from a single sheet of black paper, creating a bold language that translates the complex poetry of motherhood, nature, and activism into a simple and endearing picture. The delicate nature of her work draws the eye, as each element has to be connected to the one next to it in some way, creating a fragile network of shapes and lines.

Collect Raindrops: The Seasons Gathered

Arts & Photography

Individual Artists

Harry N.Abrams, Inc.

Known for art that celebrates the virtues of community, hard work, and living gently on the planet, Nikki McClure here explores a topic close to her heart: the farmers market. Alternating between story and fact, this lovingly crafted picture book follows a mother and son to the weekly market. As they check off items on their shopping list, the reader learns how each particular food was grown or produced, from its earliest stages to how it ended up at the market. To Market, to Market is a timely book that shines awareness on the skill that goes into making good food. Praise for To Market, to Market: STARRED REVIEW "These soulful images never feel static—an amazing feat for such a deliberate, painstaking medium." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review AWARD:WINNER: 2012 Washington State Book Award, Children's Picture Books

To Market, to Market

Science, Nature & How It Works

New York ; London : Abrams Books for Young Readers

Known for art that examines the virtues of community, hard work, and living gently on the planet, Nikki McClure here explores a topic close to her heart: the farmer's market. Alternating between story and fact, this lovingly-crafted picture book follows a mother and son to the weekly market. As they check off items on their shopping list, the reader learns how each particular food was grown or produced - from its earliest stages to how it ended up at the market. Fun, fact-filled, and rendered in Nikki McClure's signature, extraordinary paper-cuts, To Market, to Market is a timely book with cross-over appeal.

To Market, to Market [UK edition]

UK Abrams Books for Young Readers

This journal is the perfect platform for acclaimed artist Nikki McClure's arresting, organic paper-cut depictionsof nature.

Evolve Eco-Journal (Eco-Friendly Recycled Paper Notebook, Nature Themed Stationery by Nikki McClure)

Chronicle Books+

Apple: A Board Book

Apple follows the life of an apple throughout the year, demonstrating the cyclical patterns in nature. The youngest readers will delight in following the journey of the bright red apple—the only splash of color in the otherwise black-and-white illustrations—as it travels from tree, to harvest, to snack, to compost, and finally to sprout. A single word complements each illustration, urging early readers to reflect on each stage in the apple’s life. Apple is acclaimed cut-paper artist Nikki McClure’s very first book, originally self-published and sold in a limited edition of just 200 copies. Now, 16 years later, it is available in wide release, and fans will relish the chance to own the book that launched McClure’s signature style. Praise for Apple STARRED REVIEW "Run your fingers across this satisfyingly square book’s cover and feel the subtle, smooth outlines of a ripe apple and simple letters. You’ll immediately sense the solid, soothing storytelling at work inside, achieved through astute manipulations of paper." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review "The art is gorgeous, the text is one-word-per-page minimal and the “story” is sprinkled with welcome surprises." —The New York Times Book Review "The emphasis on the cycle of life makes this a useful classroom and library addition." —School Library Journal

Apple

Literature & Fiction

Abrams Appleseed

How to Be a Cat: A Board Book

In cut-paper artist Nikki McClure’s latest picture book, a kitten practices the basics of feline behavior over the course of a day. A single word of text per spread teaches readers “how to be a cat”―how to stretch, clean, pounce, feast―while the striking paper cuts illustrate the kitten’s attempts to imitate an adult cat’s mastery of each skill. At times the kitten triumphantly succeeds, and at other times the kitten struggles, in vignettes that range from whimsical to profound. A celebration of all things feline, How to Be a Cat also tells a universal story of mastering life skills, and of the sometimes tender, sometimes stern relationship between parent and child, teacher and pupil. Cat lovers of all ages will connect to this loving portrayal of a mentor-student relationship. Praise for How to Be a Cat STARRED REVIEWS "Purrrrfect for beginning readers and little artists with an eye for fine cut-paper compositions and craftsmanship." ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A delightful picture book in every way. Beginning with the paw-print endpapers, youngsters will know that they are in for an adventure. The simplicity and flow of page design are beautifully done as viewers follow a kitten and his mother as she teaches him basic feline behavior." ―School Library Journal, starred review "McClure's cut-paper spreads can be mesmerizing." ―Publishers Weekly "McClure wonderfully captures the shape and movement of the feline form, and kids will also enjoy pointing out the blue and white butterflies and the black-capped chickadee that also appear on several pages." ―The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Perfect for cat lovers of all ages, the book helps us reconnect with memories of our own jouney of growth and learning." ―Cat Fancy

How to Be a Cat

Animals

Gather, Navigate, Welcome, Fortify, Surrender, Save, Listen, Make Mistakes. These are some of the messages renowned artist Nikki McClure affirms in this gorgeous monograph of her paper cuts. Organized by season, these delicate pieces exude an optimism that revolves around community, sustenance, parenting, and appreciating both urban and rural landscapes. McClure’s work reminds us of the important things: the change of seasons, slowing down the world for a moment so we can actually taste it, looking up at the stars to dream. This reissue of the 2007 art book includes 64 pages of new, breathtaking art. At a smaller trim size than the original, this volume makes the perfect gift.

Collect Raindrops (Reissue): The Seasons Gathered

I only want to stay in. In my pajamas. Inside. In. In. In. For a boy and his toy giraffe, today is the perfect day to stay in. Snug in his pajamas, he reads books, bakes popovers, and plays with a big wicker basket—that he transforms into a rocket ship to fly in “innerspace.” But soon, the outdoors is too tempting to resist, and he takes his wild imagination into nature. That is, until it’s time to come inside again. Illustrated with the gorgeous paper cuts for which Nikki McClure is known, In reminds us of the essential childhood pleasures found in an engaged day of imaginative play and exploration, without electronics, scheduled activities, or adults.

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Mama, Is It Summer Yet?

Collect Raindrops: The Seasons Gathered

To Market, to Market

Mama, Is It Summer Yet?

To Market, to Market [UK edition]

Evolve Eco-Journal (Eco-Friendly Recycled Paper Notebook, Nature Themed Stationery by Nikki McClure)

Apple

How to Be a Cat

Collect Raindrops (Reissue): The Seasons Gathered

In